I spotted these in the chocolate room at Liberty. Are they not the most delightfully packaged chocolate bars? I love the vintage postcard design and theme of this limited edition collection from chocolatiers Cocomaya. The set of ’Around the world’ chocolate bars have flavours inspired by various cities to let your tastebuds travel via the medium of chocolate. … Continue reading »
“Don’t believe the hype” should be a warning sticker on certain products. Vaishaly Cleansing Balm is one such product and unquestionably my most disappointing skincare purchase ever. This left me with post traumatic cleanser disorder! I have dry, sensitive skin so am always looking for soothing, well formulated products that won’t strip my skin. I … Continue reading »
Skincare products I’ve recently finished using. Whistle stop reviews below: Superdrug Little Blue tin: good old petroleum jelly – when I recently had a horrendous allergic reaction which resulted in a hideous rash on my face, this turned out to be a very unexpected skin saviour. I had tried everything and just smoothed this on … Continue reading »
Despite what the weather tells us, today is the first day of spring. I am currently typing this with frozen fingers (the tips have gone all white!). Since I can’t change into spring clothing without risk of hypothermia, I shall be marking the occasion with lipstick – as all good celebrations should be. To lift … Continue reading »
To mark Art Basel Miami Beach, designer Charlotte Olympia worked with British artist Boyarde Messenger to create a collection of hand painted shoes based on her signature Dolly Pump, inspired by six famous paintings including works by Picasso, Mondrian, Pollack, Van Gogh, Lichtenstein and Hodgkin. See more pics at Citizens of Fashion. Continue reading »
My first supper club experience of mouthwatering Persian grub from Sabrina Ghayour was a winner (read about it here). So when I heard she was planning a brand new menu based on seafood and spice, I couldn’t waddle there fast enough. Check out the menu we feasted on below. Amazing sounding isn’t it. Though incorporating pomegranate, … Continue reading »
This set of herbs and spices were a lovely gift from a friend who had been to Turkey. Most of the packets I knew what to do with but the sumac I had no clue. Though I didn’t realise it, I’ve eaten sumac numerous times as it’s one of the ingredients in za’atar, a condiment used … Continue reading »
Our ancestors would think they’d died and gone to heaven if they walked into a supermarket today. All that bounty all in one place – no hunting or gathering required. Quite amazing really. You can’t beat supermarkets for convenience and I often have fun wandering the aisles exploring the goodies on the shelves. However I’m not … Continue reading »
